Why was Nap Nanny recalled?

Why was Nap Nanny recalled?

A: The Nap Nanny was recalled because of the safety hazards reported by parents and caregivers after using the product themselves. The Nap Nanny in particular is dangerous not because it was in a crib with bumper pads but because the product does not contain the baby safely.

Is Nap Nanny recall?

Federal regulators and the former maker of the Nap Nanny are recalling all of the company’s infant recliners following five deaths and 92 incidents of babies hanging or falling out of the products. Unlike most recalls, there’s no fix or manufacturer refund as the parent company, Baby Matters, is out of business.

What’s a Nap Nanny?

Consumers should always use the Nap Nanny® on the floor away from any other products. The Nap Nanny® is a portable recliner designed for sleeping, resting and playing. The recliner includes a foam base with an inclined indentation for the infant to sit in and a fitted fabric cover and a three point harness.

What is a crib wedge?

Designed to fit under a crib mattress, crib wedges effectively reduce digestive and respiratory discomfort by allowing babies to rest at an incline.

Is the DayDreamer sleeper safe?

The DayDreamer Sleeper is secured to the sleeper’s solid core and easily adjusts to a snug fit to keep baby safe and secure. Warning Label: Due to inadequate instruction labels on the Nap Nanny, many parents and caregivers used the sleeper inappropriately.

Is it OK to use a crib wedge?

Crib wedges, which are propped under the top of the mattress, are no longer recommended to help babies with reflux. According to the AAP, studies have not shown that elevating a baby’s head is beneficial. What’s more, a wedge may cause a baby to slide to the foot of a crib into an unsafe breathing position.

Is it OK for baby to sleep at Incline?

The AAP does not recommend letting infants sleep in inclined products like the Rock ‘n Play that require restraining a baby. AAP policy calls for infants to sleep on their back, on a separate, flat and firm sleep surface without any bumpers, bedding or stuffed toys.

Are there any recalls on the NAP nanny?

The recalled product was manufactured in the United States and China. Consumers with a first generation Nap Nanny® models, without “D”-rings, should stop using the recalled baby recliners immediately and contact the firm to receive an $80 coupon towards the purchase of a new Nap Nanny® with free shipping.

When did Brian Thiel’s daughter die from NAP nanny?

Brian Thiel’s 4-month-old daughter died in 2010 while using the Nap Nanny. His settlement agreement with the maker of Nap Nanny limited what he could say. “There was a death almost a year prior to my daughter dying,” Thiel said.

Is the NAP nanny company out of business?

In a statement, an official with the company, now out of business for two years, told ABC News it was heartbroken for the families who have lost a child, but said the Nap Nanny was never intended for use in a crib. Brian Thiel’s 4-month-old daughter died in 2010 while using the Nap Nanny.